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How to Prevent Hypothermia: Symptoms and Causes

January 9, 2016

Hypothermia can strike at any time: Ensure your first aid kit is ready. Learn about hypothermia symptoms and causes and how you can treat it with first aid. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine

Categorized as: Safety

Tagged with: cold-weather injuries, CPR, frostbite, hypothermia

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What to Do If Someone Is Having a Heart Attack

July 26, 2015

Do you know the symptoms of a heart attack? FInd out what to do if someone is having a heart attack, and how early treatment can save lives. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

Tagged with: aspirin, chest pain, CPR, dizziness, first aid, heart attack, heart attack symptoms, heart attack symptoms in women, nitroglycerin

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10 Tips for Summer Water Safety

May 20, 2014

Use these tips to practice proper summer water safety this summer, and remember to "Play It Safe!" Learn More

Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety

Tagged with: CPR, life jackets, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, swimming, water safety, water sports

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Swimming Safety Tips for Parents & Kids

May 19, 2014

Follow these easy swimming safety tips to make sure parents and children alike enjoy the summer months. Learn More

Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety

Tagged with: Barbara Gaines MD, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, Chris Vitale RN MSN, CPR, drowning prevention, injury prevention, life jackets, pool safety, summer, summer safety, swimming, water safety quiz